Online English Learning Research Articles

English Learning Anxiety and Motivation in an Online Learning Environment among Chinese Higher Vocational Students

Amidst the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, self-distancing measures have proven effective in reducing infection rates. However, the need for uninterrupted learning has necessitated the utilization of technology. Educators and students have successfully adapted to this unprecedented situation, overcoming numerous obstacles to ensure the continuation of classes. This research seeks to investigate the occurrence of anxiety in online English learning and the level of motivation for learning English in online settings among higher vocational students in the northeastern region of China. The research involved 356 participants who were enrolled in a virtual English course amidst the global pandemic and actively engaged in a comprehensive questionnaire assessment serving as the primary research instrument. The findings revealed that (1) the respondents generally experienced anxiety in online English learning while displaying moderate motivation in acquiring English in an online environment, and (2) an evident and noteworthy positive correlation emerged between anxiety in online English learning as well as the level of motivation for English learning in virtual settings. These results are anticipated to lay a solid groundwork for subsequent investigations in the realm of learning online.

EFL Higher Vocational Students’ Motivational Regulation and Learner Autonomy in Online Learning Context in China

Successful online learners must continue to be motivated to learn. The aim of this study was to scrutinize how non-English higher vocational students used learner autonomy and motivational controlling strategies when learning English online. 356 Chinese higher vocational students from a public higher vocational college in the northeast of China served as the study's subjects. A single questionnaire was used to collect information. To control their motivation for online English learning, the participants were discovered to have adopted five different sorts of tactics, however, they used in middle level. Additionally, it was shown that when attending online English lessons, students had a certain amount of learner autonomy. Additionally, in the web-based learning environment, there were significant correlations between students' usage of motivational management tools and their learner autonomy.

Using WhatsApp Group in the Online English Learning Process at University During the Covid-19 Pandemic

There are many benefits to using WhatsApp as a medium for distance learning, including the fact that it excites students about learning even from a distance and encourages concentration when using groups. However, in this current study, the usefulness of WhatsApp Groups in online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic of the English education study program at Baturaja University is investigated. The present writers utilized data gathered using a questionnaire and a Google Form as a bridge program. The results revealed that the benefits of WhatsApp media in the pandemic-related teaching and learning process WhatsApp makes it simple to send assignments, whether in the form of direct comments (chat groups), images, videos, PPTs, or other soft files, and features of. Moreover, the students enjoy learning activities. Out of all the replies respondents gave, most indicated that they would answer with the majority of statements they believed to be true for each item. This claims that during the COVID-19 Pandemic, using WhatsApp or creating WhatsApp Groups was incredibly helpful for their online learning process. The study's findings revealed that most participants thought that WhatsApp Groups are an effective medium.

Students’ perceptions of using Google Meet in English online learning at Muhammadiyah Nitikan Elementary School

Google Meet is a new medium used for students and teachers in learning during COVID-19 pandemic. At Muhammadiyah Nitikan Elementary School, English learning has been carried out online by utilizing online mediums in the learning process. By using Google Meet as an alternative learning medium, students at Muhammadiyah Nitikan Elementary School have various opinions on its use. The objective of this research was to find out students’ perceptions of using Google Meet in English online learning. The research method in this research was quantitative method. The participants of this research were sixth grade students of Muhammadiyah Nitikan Elementary School consisting of 88 students, 46 female students and 42 male students. The sampling used in this research was random sampling. Questionnaire is used to collect the data which is then analyzed using quantitative methods. The results of this study showed that out of a total of 88 participants, 1 student (1.14%) has a very positive perception, 35 students (39.77%) have a positive perception, 27 students (30.68%) have a neutral perception, 17 students (19.32%) have a negative perception, and 8 students (9.09%) have a very negative perception.

Online English Learning: The Role of Physical and Environmental Variables on Student Performance

The COVID-19 epidemic has had a significant effect on education all over the globe, leading to the widespread closure of schools and institutions and the trend toward online learning. This has brought to light the significance of determining whether or not students are prepared to participate in live, online teaching and the need to consider aspects such as the classroom atmosphere and the degree to which students are responsible for their education. Students' preparedness for technical live online education was evaluated in a study conducted in Saudi Arabia using a structural equation model. This study gives significant insights for instructors adapting to various student competencies. The data also indicate that the pandemic may have contributed to a narrowing of the gender learning gap, which may have resulted from a greater focus on student responsibility. It is necessary to stimulate online networking and community building among college students. This should be done in addition to evaluating the students' preparedness from a technical standpoint. This helps to establish a feeling of community and gives chances for collaborative learning, both of which are especially crucial during times when students are studying independently from one another. In general, the COVID-19 epidemic has highlighted the significance of adaptation and creativity in education, as well as the need to consider a wide variety of elements that might affect students' achievement. Educators can assist in guaranteeing that students are equipped with the skills and information they need to thrive in a world that is becoming more complicated and changing quickly if they continue to research and assess novel ways of teaching and learning.

Students’ Perceptions Toward the Process of Online English Language Teaching and Learning

The adoption of online learning is one indication of increased technological empowerment in education. Teachers apply online learning to achieve learning goals even at a distance. However, the implementation of online learning falls short of educators' expectations. This study aimed to discover the perceptions of eleventh-grade students at SMA Taman Mulia and the challenges they confront during online English language teaching and learning. This study used an online survey to collect the data. From the data, 61% of students negatively perceived online English learning whereas 57% of students agreed that materials become harder to understand during online English language teaching and learning. Meanwhile, students gave positive perceptions regarding assignments and the teacher's explanations. The study also found that most students faced challenges such as incomprehension, lack of vocabulary and fluency, lack of communication, unmotivated, limited time, and low signal and internet quota. Therefore, it is clear that online English language teaching and learning require more focus in terms of both materials’ delivery and students’ challenges, particularly those related to understanding.

Using online English learning resources: utilitarian and hedonic perspectives

PurposeThis study intended to identify and categorize the drivers of using online English learning resources (OELR) and to understand OELR's impacts.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted an online survey, obtained complete responses from 157 OELR users and used structural equation modeling (SEM) for hypothesis testing.FindingsMost utilitarian and hedonic drivers lead to positive perceptions of OELR, which in turn positively contribute to continuance intention (CI). Two counterintuitive findings were obtained. First, functionality was negatively related to the perception of ease of use. Second, perceived ease of use (PEOU) was not related to CI to use OELR.Practical implicationsThis study has implications as follows: (1) complexity of the functions of OELR may deter rather than attract users, (2) ease of use of OELR is not directly positively related to CIs and (3) users may seek practical benefits (utilitarian) and experiential learning processes (hedonic) when using OELR.Originality/valueThe authors' study has theoretical significance by being the first to caution that excessive functionality or complexity in assisting learning tools would likely hinder further use of OELR. The practical significance of this finding is that the finding highlights two factors (perceived usefulness (PU) and perceived enjoyment) that could effectively increase OELR use.

Innovative approaches for enhancing English learning using fuzzy logic‐based intelligence assistant in the cloud platform

AbstractTraditional English online learning pattern suffers from many challenges which include slow response time, and poor‐quality for experiences, due to the remote distance of cloud servers. To solve these problems, this paper proposes an innovative approach which can help to optimize the English learning process by using the fuzzy logic idea based on the cloud platform. On one hand, the fuzzy logic is used to create an intelligent English learning model. On the other hand, using this model, we design a system in which the learning process is carried out efficiently. The experimental results demonstrate that this proposed work can gain students' preferences intelligently and improve their English learning scores effectively.

An Investigation of Learners’ Perceived Progress During Online Education: Do Self-Efficacy Belief, Language Learning Motivation, and Metacognitive Strategies Matter?

Despite the large quantity of research projects about online learning, studies on students’ language learning motivation, self-efficacy belief, and metacognitive strategy use in the online learning setting are limited. The present paper aims to fill this gap through assessing learners’ metacognitive strategies, language learning motivation, self-efficacy belief, and their perceived progress in English learning. Responses to surveys were administered two times. The collected data were subject to longitudinal mediation analysis. The participants were a total of 627 university students in China. Results showed a positive and significant relationship among the four variables. The findings highlighted four significant longitudinal mediation patterns. Overall, self-efficacy belief predicted the use of metacognitive strategies, which in turn predicted their language learning motivation and perceived online English learning progress. The findings supported the mediating role of language learning motivation and metacognitive strategies. The findings showed the potential to enhance online English learning by facilitating learners’ self-efficacy belief, language learning motivation, and metacognitive strategies.

The Influence of Online Liberal Arts English on College Students’ Intercultural Interest

The goal of the current study is to determine whether online liberal arts English classes can improve students' cultural awareness and interest. The online English learning environment has drawn a lot of attention from EFL educators as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. There are several factors that have an impact on the culture aspects of EFL learning. Yet, there is scant research showing how certain features of culture learning can be effectively applied in the Korean EFL context. This study investigates the links between English language proficiency, pre-interest, and interactions with instructors to determine whether aspects of online liberal arts English classes have a favorable impact on students' interest in foreign cultures. Participants came from 84 Listening, Reading, Speaking I and II classes, totaling 1,421. With the use of Microsoft Teams, the classes were delivered online for 15 weeks. After that, a survey was used to measure students’ pre-interest in English language learning, language achievement, interactions with professors, and cultural understanding. The results of that survey—which used the Naver Office Form—were evaluated using SPSS version 26 to examine any relevant statistics. The findings identified three factors that contribute to students' cultural understanding and interest in online liberal arts English classes. Among these factors, interactions with instructors had the most significant impact, followed by pre-interest and language proficiency. The data suggests that interactions with professors during online EFL classes play a more critical role in promoting students' understanding and interest in other cultures than factors such as English language achievement and pre-interest in English. The effect was particularly pronounced in speaking I and II classes. Therefore, it is crucial for educators to utilize various methods and technologies to encourage interactions between students and professors in online EFL classes. This study makes a significant contribution to the literature by analyzing the specific factors that influence students' cultural understanding and interest and highlighting the critical role of interactions with professors in online liberal arts English classes.

Connecting Beyond the Classroom: Use of Viber as a Support Tool for Enhancing Essay Writing Skills and Online Language Learning Engagement among Students

This research study discovered students' online English learning engagement through the use of Viber as a support tool in essay writing by the first-year English majors at a university level with a total of ten participants, five women and five men. It employed the Quasi-experimental design, and pre-and post-test design was used to measure the language learning engagement of the first-year students at a tertiary level. Data were analyzed through frequency count and percentage with the help of SPSS. The result shows that student engagement and level of attitude in language class before the utilization of VST is very low. This means they are very upset in the language class, especially in writing. However, after using VST, their attitude towards writing changes, which means that Viber positively impacts their attitude towards writing. It is also found that they are proficient and well-immersed in writing. Based on the pre-test and post-test scores, they may use Viber as a Support tool or opt to use traditional support because this study revealed that their performance in writing remains good for the two interventions. However, teachers may consider the view of students on using Viber, for this gives them greater efficiency in writing because it makes them focus. Teachers may consider incorporating Viber in their teaching methods to enhance their students' writing skills and overall learning experience.

EFL Teachers’ Perceptions of Implementing Higher-Order Thinking Skills During English Online Learning

This present study aims to explore the English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ perceptions of implementing the Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) and their strategies in their English online learning and teaching during the COVID-19 outbreak. A qualitative descriptive design was applied for the present study. Five EFL teachers (1 male and 4 females) from SMKN 1 Seyegan, Yogyakarta were involved in the data gathering process. The data were obtained from a semi-structured interview conducted face to face, and the data were analyzed descriptively. The findings of the present study revealed that teachers' perceptions of implementing HOTS in English online learning and teaching during the COVID-19 outbreak were varied among them. Furthermore, three respondents: Mr. S, Mrs. ECU, and Mrs. IL found it hard to fully implement HOTS in their online learning and teaching due to several factors such as students' low level of English knowledge, the nature of the topic delivered, and digital literacy. The findings also revealed that there are four strategies applied by the EFL teachers in conducting HOTS during their English online learning, they are through the activities of 1) reading a text; 2) watching videos; 3) creating the learning products, and 4) stimulating questions.

Perceptions and attidutes of students towards online learning English in Kazakhstan

English language instruction is no exception to the recent surge in the popularity of online learning. The purpose of this study is to investigate how students perceive online English learning. 34 students who were presently enrolled in an online English language learning program from various educational institutions made up the sample for the survey, which was conducted. The poll used a 5-Point Likert scale to assess attitudes and was designed to find out how students felt about many facets of online English learning, such as its efficiency, practicality, engagement, and difficulties. The survey was sent to the students and an analysis of the data collected was gathered graphically to clearly represent their responses and opinions. According to the study's findings, almost 50% of the students had favorable opinions of online English learning, while the remaining students either had indifferent or negative opinions. The choice of study at the end of the study depended on the circumstances of each individual student and the requirements of the English course.

The Association between Perceived Teacher Support, Students’ ICT Self-Efficacy, and Online English Academic Engagement in the Blended Learning Context

The present study intended to examine the relationship between perceived teacher support, students’ ICT self-efficacy, and online English academic engagement in the blended learning setting, especially in mobile-assisted foreign language instruction contexts. A sample of 960 Chinese undergraduate and postgraduate students was recruited to participate in the online questionnaire. SPSS version 24.0 was used for descriptive, correlation, independent samples t-test, and mediation analysis of the three variables. The results showed that: (1) there is a significant correlation between perceived teacher support, students’ ICT self-efficacy, and online English academic engagement; (2) students’ ICT self-efficacy partially mediates the relationship between perceived teacher support and student online English academic engagement; (3) students’ ICT self-efficacies differed by sex and level of education, but not by major; (4) students’ sense of self-competence in ICT self-efficacy has a significant positive influence on engagement with online English learning. The findings reveal that students’ ICT self-efficacy positively impacts students’ online English learning, and perceived teacher support also affects students’ learning engagement. School administrators should encourage teachers to focus on students’ online self-efficacy, especially the sense of environmental control. Implications and further directions for future research are presented at the end.

The Implementation of Online English Learning Classroom by The English Teachers at SMP Islam Al- Azhar 24 Makassar

This study intended to investigate (1) what types of online learning are used by the English teachers at SMP Islam Al- Azhar 24 Makassar (2) How do the English teacher use online Learning at Smp Islam Al-Azhar 24 Makassar.This study use Descriptive Qualitative method. The interwiew question consisted of 20 question, there are 10 question about types of online Learning and 10 how do the english teachers in use online learning. The researcher did the interview at the English teachers who teaches in class of Smp Islam Al-Azhar 24 makassar. The Data analysis was carried out by reducing the data, then presenting the data, and after that drawing conclusions and verification.The result have shown that the types of online learning are used by the English teachers are blendid Learning and hybrid online learning. The teachers mostly use various platform of online learning in teaching English through blended or hybrid learning.

Speaking Test Apps Development: English Learning Enhancement in Online Learning Complexity

Abstract. This research tried to map the strength and weaknesses and evaluate the English teaching and learning processes in Balinese EFL learners during the online class. The use of IT in online learning has become a central issue for the decreasing of students’ motivation due to the lack of students – teachers’ interaction in the online class especially in English subject. The complexities in the online learning include how the use of IT can be synchronized with teaching and learning methods in delivering the learning material, how is the role of the teacher in motivating students, how to assess students' abilities in online learning, and many more. Those are the unavoidable obstacles faced by teachers and students during the online learning. This study was aimed at evaluating and making English online teaching and learning effective and creating IT-based application to optimized the teaching and learning process and the students’ performance. This qualitative research collects the data through observation , interviews and English speaking test to 15 students and six teachers. From the empirical studies of the Balinese EFL learners, the students stated that English learning in online classroom atmosphere were ineffective and unsupportive for their English skill development. The problems mainly arise from the lack of practice and interaction which caused a decrease in student motivation and interest in online learning. To be able to overcome those problems, the researcher created learning applications called Speaking Test App. and Teacher Speaking Test App. to facilitate teachers and students in learning process. This application can be freely accessed through the Playstore and Appstore. The students and teachers use the learning applications as interactive English learning mediums in the classrooms. The results of the study showed that with the technology-based learning media, the students' performance, enthusiasm and motivation in learning could be improved and highlight a significant impact for interaction in learning especially in English online learning.Keywords: English teaching and learning, IT-based learning, Online Learning

The Implementation of English Online Learning in Rural-Area

This article's goal is to explain how well English may be learned online. The research methodology for this study combines qualitative descriptive analytic approaches with descriptive methods. Qualitative research describes in depth and detail and generates data in the form of spoken or written words from the subjects being studied. Through qualitative research methods like in-depth interviews, it is possible to comprehend the behaviors of the subject and object under study. The interview form is conducted online utilizing the WhatsApp app due to online circumstances. 29 students from class VIII of SMP Nur Hidayah, Ulak Embacang, and Musi Banyuasin served as the primary data sources, while secondary data sources included books, journals, and library materials linked to this subject. 26 of the 29 pupils in class VIII at SMP Nur Hidayah Ulak Embacang approved with online learning, according to the results. The others disagreed because their families' circumstances were still less favorable. The discussion leads to the conclusion that online English learning is a very efficient approach for learning the language. It is evident from the accomplishment of the language learning objective, namely the improvement of English language abilities.

Research Trend Analysis of Online English Learning and Teaching Using Topic Modeling

Research Trend Analysis of Online English Learning and Teaching Using Topic Modeling

Using Google Meet in Teaching English at University: An Insight from Lecturers’ Perspectives

Under the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic, most education and training activities throughout the world have quickly switched to an online mode or, recently, hybrid mode, thanks to various available online conferencing platforms. Among these, Google Meet was one of the most popular platforms for emergency remote teaching in Vietnam. However, in its actual usage, Google Meet still puts numerous limitations on the online teaching and learning process, especially for English courses. In this study, lecturers' perceptions of using Google Meet for English courses were deeply explored through a survey and semi-structured interviews. The findings show discrepancies in participants’ perspectives of using Google Meet related to the app’s functionality and its support for synchronous teaching and learning. This research can provide insights into the use of Google Meet in English online learning in Vietnam’s tertiary education and serve as recommendations for improving the use of online conferencing platforms in post-pandemic teaching and learning of English.

Perspectives on English Language Teaching and Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic

Introduction: Since its outbreak, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the worldwide education systems, leading to school closures in many countries as well as changes in the whole educational system. Therefore, there has been a rapid shift from face-to-face education to emergency online teaching. English language teaching and learning is an integral flow in this stream of online processes. Hence, this study aimed to explore both teachers’ and students’ perspectives on English language teaching and learning during COVID-19 pandemic.
 Methodology: The participants included 23 English as Foreign Language learners and 18 teachers. The respondents took part in semi-structured interviews and filled out the questionnaire. Thematic analysis was performed to analyze the obtained data.
 Results: The findings from qualitative data revealed that all the participants, as learners, agreed upon the positive influences of online English learning in terms of skill development. Besides, they also considered the flexibility of class schedules and a variety of online assignments as the biggest advantages while bothering with some disadvantages such as internet/technical and health problems. As for English language teachers, speaking skill was the most challenging skill to help students; moreover, some of their concerns included difficulties in class management, online interaction, facilitation, assessment, and digital literacy. Nevertheless, they confirmed the advantages of online resources, new knowledge of technological issues, and development of learner autonomy.
 Conclusion: Overall, the research appeals to more support from university officials to improve the quality of online English teaching and learning. It also contributes to making both teachers’ and learners’ voices heard during the coronavirus quarantine.